the navigating anxiety for Teen Series
Books
Below are details on how this series can help teens that are struggling with anxiety in their everyday lives. Whether it is typical or atypical anxiety, you will see below how the strategies and skills in the books help mitigate any teen struggling with anxiety.
Something terrible is going to happen.
I'm not good enough.
I can't control my anxiety.
If I make a mistake, everyone will judge me.
I have to avoid the things that make me anxious.
I'm the only one who feels this way.
My anxiety defines who I am.
I can't control my anxiety.
This belief can make going to school or hanging out with friends, feel like monumental challenges. The teen might avoid socializing or engaging in activities they once enjoyed, feeling like their anxiety will take over and they won't be able to manage it in public.
If I make a mistake, everyone will judge me.
This fear can make the teen hyper-aware of their every action, making them self-conscious and paralyzed by the possibility of making mistakes. In class, they may avoid raising their hand or contributing, worrying about being judged for saying something wrong, which can lead to missed opportunities for learning and socializing.
My anxiety defines who I am.
This fear might lead the teen to avoid activities they once loved or refrain from trying new things because they believe their anxiety will always be an obstacle. They might withdraw from social interactions, thinking they’ll never be able to “fit in” or succeed because of their anxiety, which can make them feel trapped in their own limitations.
Both books are guides to:
Developing Healthy Coping Strategies
Setting Realistic Expectations
Building a Social Support Network
Shifting Your Mindset
And More...
I can't control my anxiety.
Mindset. They can use coping strategies to manage their feelings.
Outcome. Help them face challenges without feeling overwhelmed.
Goal. Allow them to regain control and enjoy activities they once avoided.
If I make a mistake, everyone will judge me.
Mindset. Mistakes as opportunities to learn, rather than catastrophes.
Outcome. Leads to greater participation in class, more social interactions, and an overall increased sense of belonging.
Goal. Realize that making mistakes is normal, and it’s okay to be imperfect.
My anxiety defines who I am.
Mindset. Anxiety is just one part of who they are, not their entire identity.
Outcome. Engage in activities they once avoided, such as joining a club, going on trips, or applying for a job, proving to themselves that they are more than their anxiety.
Goals. Anxiety doesn't have to hold them back.
